Career Summary

Qualifications

Research

Research keywords

Chiral catalysis

Metal Surfaces

chiral surfaces

oxide Surfaces

reaction on ice

Research expertise

My research expertise is in experimental surface science concerned with the interaction of molecules with metal surfaces. In particular, investigating novel chiral catalysis and environmental impact of particulates in the upper atmosphere.

Languages

Spanish

Fields of Research

Code

Description

Percentage

020499

Condensed Matter Physics Not Elsewhere Classified

75

090499

Chemical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified

15

030699

Physical Chemistry Not Elsewhere Classified

10

Awards

Distinction.

2003

British Chevening Postdoctoral FellowshipBritish Council (Australia)Postdoctoral Fellowship to research in United Kingdom

2000

Australian-American Fulbright Postgraduate Student Award for Science and EngineeringAustralian-American Fulbright Foundation (Australia)Funding to spend 1 year in USA as part of PhD.

Honours.

2003

University of Newcastle, Faculty of Science and Mathematics Travel ScholarshipUniversity of Newcastle (Australia)Travel Scholarship for conference

Research Award.

The University of Newcastle Department of Physics Undergraduate Summer Vacation ScholarshipThe University of Newcastle (Australia)

Teaching

Teaching keywords

Atomic Physics

Optics and Laser Physics

Statistical Physics

Surface Science

Synchrotron techniques

Teaching expertise

Teaching includes lectures in Statistical and Thermal Physics, Optics and Laser Physics and Atomic Physics. I am particularly interested in first year teaching practice and have participated in several workshops and 1st year teaching conferences.